- Conduct Employment Tribunal proceedings for insured or private clients
- Review papers and draft claims, responses, and EAT applications/responses
- Comply with case management instructions
- Brief Counsel and attend hearings where appropriate
- Prepare witness statements
- Keep stakeholders updated on prospects
- Advise insurers, insured, and private clients on employment law issues and disputes
- Handle ACAS early conciliation, settlements, and agreements
- Provide opinions on prospects
- Advise on day-to-day HR issues and assist with grievance and disciplinary procedures
- Review, advise on, and draft settlement agreements, employment contracts, handbooks, and policies
- Advise on collective consultation and TUPE projects
- Assist with employment law updates, mail shots, and client training
- Draft employment law materials and assist with presenting employment law courses
- Support other departments with disciplinary or grievance hearings and investigations
- Maintain accurate records and time records
- Invoice clients as necessary
Requirements
- Experience in undertaking both contentious and non-contentious work
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of communicating effectively in a professional environment with a range of people
- Good IT skills across Microsoft, Word, Outlook etc
- Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail/accuracy
- Excellent customer care skills
- Commercial awareness
- Analytical and problem-solving approach to advice
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and uphold company standards
- Good document drafting skills and an eye for detail
- Ability to gain and retain client confidence
- Sound working knowledge of appropriate electronic research facilities
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in Employment Law, including conducting Tribunal proceedings, drafting legal documents, and advising clients on HR issues. Proficient in managing casework, maintaining accurate records, and providing training on employment law topics.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Employment Tribunal Proceedings
- Document Drafting Skills
- Client Advising on Employment Law
- ACAS Early Conciliation
- Degree Level Education
Hard Skills
- Contentious and Non-Contentious Work
- Legal Document Drafting
- Employment Contract Review
- Settlement Agreement Drafting
- Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures
- Case Management Compliance
- Witness Statement Preparation
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Data Entry Skills
Soft Skills
- Effective Communication
- Customer Care Skills
- Client Confidence Building
- Commercial Awareness
- Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment
Industry Keywords
- Employment Law
- TUPE Projects
- Collective Consultation
- HR Issues
- Stakeholder Management
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Electronic Research Facilities
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Solicitor – Employment Law in Manchester employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
